Control rod
part · 1942 · Electric age
Absorbs neutrons and controls a reactor’s power.
Principles and materials it uses
- Silver — is made of. Control rods of pressurized water reactors are a silver–indium–cadmium alloy.
- Chain reaction — uses. It absorbs neutrons, holding back the chain reaction.
Where it is used
- Nuclear reactor — is part of. The rods control the power.
- Fast breeder reactor — is part of. Control rods.
- Small modular reactor — is part of. Control rods.